Sammy Sat

Excerpt from my childrens book Twelve Tiny Tales. Sammy sat sunning out under his Favorite old tree, he tried to ignore The leaves floating in the breeze. Though his mother had warned him That winter was soon, he would Lay there and day dream till late afternoon. The others all gathered nuts all through the day. But Sammy didn't want to he'd rather just play! Pappy his grandpa said listen young man Soon Old Man Winter will visit this land. He'll tuck in this country with a blanket of white, why Even the lake will be covered with ice! We store food to feast on while tucked in our Home. It's a tradition our family has always known. Then you'll wake in the spring to a beautiful sight Your eyes fill with wonder all brilliant and bright. God has stretched out his great hand and made all things new. So gathering nuts is now what you must do. Sammy looked at his pappy and jumped to his feet! Pappy no more laziness now you will see, I will gather more acorns then all of the others Why I'll even help my little brother! Pappy smiled at his grandson and they went to work! They gathered more acorns they never did shirk. And when Old Man Winters arrival had come They were all tucked into their little squirrel home. Written March 6th, 2002 © on Mar 06 2002 06:31 AM PST   0 • 12 • 10